Verdict
At RM62,500, the Perodua Alza costs RM18,388 less than the RM80,888 Toyota Avanza, yet brings 105 hp and 138 Nm against 103 hp and 136 Nm, plus a quoted 5.3 L/100 km. Its 2,750 mm wheelbase is 95 mm longer and its body is 235 mm longer, useful advantages for a seven-seat MPV. More decisive is safety: the Alza has six airbags, stability control and ASA 3.0 braking, while the Avanza has two airbags. The Toyota counters with rear-wheel drive, a 45-litre tank and unlimited-mileage five-year warranty, but the Alza is the stronger family-car buy.
Pick the Perodua Alza if you want the RM18,388 saving, six airbags, ASA 3.0 and a longer 2,750 mm wheelbase.
Pick the Toyota Avanza if rear-wheel drive, a 45-litre fuel tank, front foglamps and an unlimited-mileage warranty matter more than active safety equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Alza RM62,500; Toyota Avanza RM80,888.
- Power and torque: Alza 105 hp/138 Nm; Avanza 103 hp/136 Nm.
- Transmission and drive: Alza D-CVT front-wheel drive; Avanza four-speed automatic rear-wheel drive.
- Length and wheelbase: Alza 4,425 mm/2,750 mm; Avanza 4,190 mm/2,655 mm.
- Airbags: Alza six; Avanza two.
- Warranty mileage: Alza 150,000 km over five years; Avanza unlimited mileage over five years.
Alza
- RM18,388 lower purchase price.
- Six airbags, stability control and ASA 3.0 pre-collision braking.
- 235 mm longer body and 95 mm longer wheelbase.
- 43-litre fuel tank versus the Avanza's 45 litres.
- Five-year warranty is capped at 150,000 km, unlike the Avanza's unlimited mileage.
- No front foglamps, which the Avanza gets.
Avanza
- Rear-wheel-drive layout with a four-speed automatic.
- 45-litre fuel tank and front foglamps.
- Five-year warranty with unlimited mileage.
- Costs RM18,388 more.
- Only driver and passenger airbags, versus six in the Alza.
- No stability control, autonomous braking, collision warning or lane-keeping assist.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM62,500✓ | RM80,888 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 105 hp✓ | 103 hp |
| Torque | 138 Nm✓ | 136 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 72.5 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | D-CVT | 4AT |
| Gears | — | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Akashi Kikai | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 5.3 L/100 km | —✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,425 mm | 4,190 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | 1,145 kg | 1,155 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 43 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 137 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 185/65R15 | 185/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/65R15 | 185/65R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 15" | Full-size 15" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 | Dunlop Enasave EC300+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Indonesia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Live Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 15" Silver Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Silver Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front and Second Row Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Automatic High Beam | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Normal Bulb |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 50:50 Sliding and Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls and Memory | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower | Rear Vents with Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB for Second Row | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | LCD Instrument Cluster Display |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Alza vs Avanza FAQ
Is the Perodua Alza or Toyota Avanza better?
The Perodua Alza is the better pick for most Malaysian families. It is RM18,388 cheaper, larger in length and wheelbase, slightly more powerful, and has six airbags, stability control and ASA 3.0. Choose the Avanza mainly for rear-wheel drive and unlimited warranty mileage.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua Alza at RM62,500 is RM18,388 cheaper than the Toyota Avanza at RM80,888.
Which MPV has better safety equipment?
The Alza has the clear safety lead: six airbags, five-star ASEAN NCAP rating, stability control, collision warning, lane-keeping steering correction and ASA 3.0 pre-collision braking. The Avanza has two airbags and ABS/EBD, but no listed stability control or autonomous braking.